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La Porte teacher accused of improper relationship with student

La Porte teacher accused of improper relationship with student

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a teacher at La Porte High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with having an improper relationship with a student. The report identifies the teacher as Kevin Wheeler.
Tomball police make arrests in Walmart thefts

Tomball police make arrests in Walmart thefts

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; after five people were arrested in Tomball for stealing from several Wal-Marts, police linked them to a theft ring that has been operating for more than two years.
State sales tax revenue shows mixed results for East Texas

State sales tax revenue shows mixed results for East Texas

Sales tax revenue numbers are in, and statewide numbers are up. But, here in East Texas, the results are varied.
Child drowns in apartment pool

Child drowns in apartment pool

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a small child drowned in a pool at a northwest Harris County apartment complex, authorities said.

Longview crime down thanks to citizens

Longview Police Department is encouraging citizens to get involved in their community and help police fight crime.
10 arrested in bath salts raid

10 arrested in bath salts raid

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a month-long investigation into the sale of bath salts at Houston-area smoke shops has resulted in the arrests of 10 suspects, Friendswood police said.
East Texas Food Bank up for voting today in Toyota's "100 Cars for Good" program

East Texas Food Bank up for voting today in Toyota's "100 Cars for Good" program

The East Texas Food Bank is up for voting TODAY, June 19th, in Toyota's "100 Cars for Good" program.
Friendswood softball coach charged with child indecency, sexual assault

Friendswood softball coach charged with child indecency, sexual assault

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a Friendswood softball coach has been charged in connection with allegations that he had sexual contact with a minor.
Houston 'stand your ground' defendant found guilty

Houston 'stand your ground' defendant found guilty

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Jurors Wednesday evening ruled Raul Rodriguez is guilty in the shooting death of Kelly Danaher at a 2010 party in northeast Harris County.
USS Texas' battle against rust may prove too costly

USS Texas' battle against rust may prove too costly

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; as tourists blithely strolled the decks of the USS Texas on Tuesday, workers struggled below decks - without air conditioning - to control a leak that was pouring nearly 1,000 gallons of seawater into the his
FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2011

FBI Releases Preliminary Annual Crime Statistics for 2011

According to the FBI’s Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report released today, the nation experienced a 4.0 percent decrease in the number of violent crimes and a 0.8 percent decline in the number of property crimes in 2011 when compared
River Plantation man critical after golf cart falls off bridge

River Plantation man critical after golf cart falls off bridge

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; ornate railing on a covered bridge gave way about 5:30 p.m. Sunday, sending a golf cart carrying a man and his son into the creek bed below in River Plantation.

Keep Longview Beautiful: Downtown Corners

Keep Longview Beautiful will once again be decorating downtown corners for the summer. KBL is looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor a one of several corners in downtown Longview for the summer months.
Fight over woman allegedly led to stabbing

Fight over woman allegedly led to stabbing

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; A man was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed during an alleged dispute with another man over a woman in downtown Houston, reports say.

Longview Farmers Market opens for Summer

For the next several weeks fresh produce will be available at the Longview Farmers Market. Growers from all over East Texas will travel to Longview to bring the freshest fruit and vegetables.